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Greenville News

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John Jeter, Handlebar founder who shaped Greenville music scene, dies

The Upstate has lost a music business trailblazer who put Greenville on the map as a destination for nationally touring performers and their fans. John Jeter died on Nov. 9 after a period of declining health. He was 66. During a 20-year run, his music venue, the Handlebar , showcased Grammy-winning folk artists, blues and rock legends, regional up-and-comers and local favorites. “The Handlebar hosted so many amazing concerts that we all got to enjoy,” said Gene Berger, owner of Horizon Records in Greenville. Berger noted that Jeter put on concerts that drew large crowds and were successful from a business standpoint while also making room for “passion gigs” – smaller concerts “for the cultural good.” Jeter opened the Handlebar in 1994 with his wife, Kathy Laughlin, and his late brother, Stephen. They weren't experienced in the music business, and they knew they were taking a leap of faith. The club’s first location was in a former textile mill building on Mills Avenue (now the Lofts at Mills Mill ). It was billed as a “listening room,” with Jeter focused on booking acoustic acts. It didn’t take long for the Handlebar’s calendar to expand to include full bands and louder

Greenville, SC · 1d

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This South Carolina Mexican Restaurant Claims To Be The Upstate’s Original Birria Spot

The birria here braises for eight to ten hours before it ever meets a tortilla. That’s a full workday for one pot of beef. I can’t imagine a better reason to cancel lunch plans with anyone else. The slow simmer also creates consommé, a rich broth made for...

Greenville, SC · 2d
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WSPA 7News

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Upstate pastor featured in Tyler Perry’s new Netflix movie

GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA) — A familiar face from the Upstate is featured in a new holiday movie from filmmaker Tyler Perry. Pastor John Gray of Greenville is part of the cast of The Gospel of Christmas, a new film that brings together several major names in entertainment and gospel music. The cast includes Fantasia Barrino […]

Greenville, SC · 1d

Spartanburg Herald-Journal

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3 Spartanburg County restaurants fail October inspections

Three Spartanburg County food establishments fell below the "78" score threshold for a "C" rating in October 2026 restaurant inspection reports, according to the South Carolina Department of Agriculture . Inspectors conducted routine inspections throughout the month and ordered follow-up inspections for establishments that received failing grades. In our coverage of food inspections around Spartanburg County, we categorize violations into two types: priority and priority foundation. Priority violations are those that pose the highest risk of causing foodborne illness and identify contributing factors that could lead to illness. A priority foundation violation is a contributing factor to illness. Here is a snapshot of the establishments that fell below a "78" grade during October inspections: JOY CRAB CAJUN SEAFOOD Location: 1935 E. Main St., Spartanburg During a routine inspection in October, SCDA identified numerous out-of-compliance violations, including priority and priority foundation violations. Some of the most notable violations were: Employees were observed removing gloves, putting the same gloves back on, using cell phones, and returning to food preparation without washing their hands. Inspectors found spray bottles without labels, cans of Raid stored throughout the facility, and a tube of grease stored with food items. Multiple dead bugs were observed in a

Spartanburg County, SC · 3d

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Toy Caldwell was born on November 13, 1947

Toy Caldwell was born on November 13, 1947, in Spartanburg, South Carolina. He became The Marshall Tucker Band’s co-founding lead guitarist and principal songwriter, and his contribution went beyond the guitar parts. On “Can’t You See,” from the group’s 1973 debut, The Marshall Tucker Band, the voice delivering the song belonged to the man who wrote it.

Spartanburg, SC · 1d

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Five South Carolina Taverns Pouring Cold Beer And Frying Burgers Since Before You Were Born

Some bars open with a splash and close before the paint dries. The five taverns on this list did the opposite, sticking around for decades while the towns grew up around them. The oldest one started serving in 1938, and the youngest has been at it since 1972. If you want a burger with real history behind the counter, these South Carolina classics are worth the drive.

South Carolina · 2d

The Post and Courier

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Harris Teeter opens new Clemson location in former Bi-Lo

CLEMSON — Almost a year after Harris Teeter announced their Clemson location, the grand opening is finally here. On Tuesday, Nov. 10 from 4 to 7 p.m., the popular Charlotte area-based grocery store will open at 501 Old Greenville Highway. The opening includes a “Taste of Teeter” event, where attendees can sample fall-inspired products. Originally the home of a Bi-Lo, the new location sits only minutes from Clemson University’s campus. This store features various amenities, including a Starbucks, Murray’s Cheese station, pharmacy and Harris Teeter Fuel Center. Harris Teeter currently has 31 sto...

Clemson, SC · 2d

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South Carolina Women Turned a Former Meat-Processing Building Into a Food Market Supporting 300 Local Farmers

First-time visitors to this South Carolina food market may receive something unexpected: an entire loaf of freshly baked bread, offered as a welcome gift. It’s a small gesture that reflects the community-focused idea behind the business. Two mothers opened the market inside a former meat-processing building, hoping to connect...

Greenville, SC · 22h

Tryon Daily Bulletin

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Taste of NC celebrates Tryon’s wine heritage

MILL SPRING—Long before the Tryon Foothills appeared on a wine label, Tryon grapes had already made a name for themselves.  In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, growers packed […]

Polk County, NC · 1d

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The Lumberyard now offering Sanitary Market Outpost, full lunch menu

Several changes can be seen at The Lumberyard, a popular hangout spot in Clinton. Co-owned by Ryland Culbertson, also owner of Sanitary Market and Tap & Table in downtown Laurens and Robert Moore, local entrepreneur with a reputation for his culinary skills, a Sanitary Market Outpost has been added to options at The Lumberyard.

Clinton, SC · 2d

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Santa’s Shoppe Returns to Spartanburg November 13th–15th

The Junior League of Spartanburg’s Santa’s Shoppe returns November 13th–15th, 2026, with three days of holiday shopping at Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium. The annual fundraiser takes place at 385 N. Church Street in downtown Spartanburg. General admission costs $5 in advance or $10 at the door, giving shoppers...

Spartanburg, SC · 1d

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This South Carolina Amish Market Has Prices So Low, People Drive Hours To Shop There

There’s a store in Seneca, South Carolina that has quietly convinced people from three different states to rearrange their entire weekend around a grocery run. Hochstetler’s Country Store is the kind of place that makes you question every shopping decision you’ve ever made, and it does it with a smile and a shelf full of fresh-baked bread.

Seneca, SC · 7d

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South Carolina’s Oldest Soda Fountain Has Been Serving Shakes And Sundaes Since 1905

Some places earn their reputation over decades, and Kempson Rexall Drugs in Inman, South Carolina has had well over a century to perfect the art of making people genuinely happy. This isn’t just a drugstore with a soda fountain tucked in the corner as an afterthought. It’s a full-on...

Inman, SC · 3d

Lovely Garden Roots

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Boston and Kimberly Queen Ferns Get Cut to About 3 Inches Before Moving Into a Garage Above 40 Degrees, Clemson's Ginger Elizabeth Long Says

Porch ferns come indoors before nighttime lows fall below 50 degrees, and Boston and Kimberly Queen fronds are cut to about 3 inches before storage in a space above 40 degrees, Clemson Extension says.

Clemson, SC · 1d

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Cat missing for eight years reunited with family after being found in Woodruff

WOODRUFF — A cat missing from his Simpsonville home for eight years has been reunited with his family after a Woodruff resident found him and local animal advocates helped identify him through a microchip. Theo, now 12, was found on West Georgia Street between Tap Three and The Yellow...

Woodruff, SC · 4d

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You Can Load Up A Whole Shopping Cart For $25 At This Massive South Carolina Thrift Store

Somewhere in Mauldin, South Carolina, there’s a store where your $25 can go further than a tank of gas ever will. The Miracle Hill Thrift Store isn’t just a place to shop, it’s a place where your wallet actually breathes a sigh of relief the moment you walk through the door.

Mauldin, SC · 3d

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Dirty Dancing Swings Into Greenville, With One Star Skipping Her Big Number

Johnny Castle is lifting Baby Houseman over his head on a Greenville stage this week, as Dirty Dancing: The Musical settles in at the Peace Center for a six-day run through Nov. 15. The stage version leans on the same soundtrack that made the 1987 film a phenomenon, including “(I've Had) The Time of My Life,” “Hungry Eyes” and “Do You Love Me?”

Greenville, SC · 3d

Lovely Garden Roots

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Clemson Extension Says Fescue Lawns Should Be Mowed at 2.5 to 3 Inches in November, Never Losing More Than a Third of the Blade

Clemson Extension's Samantha McGaha Brown says fescue lawns should be mowed at 2.5 to 3 inches in November, never removing more than a third of the blade.

Clemson, SC · 4d

WSPA 7News

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Pet of the Week: Winston

SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – This week’s Pet of the Week is a dog named Winston. Winston is a two-month-old that came into the Spartanburg Humane Society with his brother as a stray with his brother Willie! He is peak puppy and ready to play! It costs $215 to adopt Winston, which covers all vaccines […]

Spartanburg County, SC · 2d